Before the concert began, an announcement was made about the incident: “Approximately two hours ago following rehearsal and sound check, Jungkook was lightly stretching in the waiting room when he collided with floor furnishings and suffered an injury to his heel.”

The statement continued: “Medical staff immediately responded and performed the necessary treatment. The opinion of the medical team is that while the injury is not serious, performing choreography may do further damage to the injured area. Following the advice of medical staff, Jungkook will take part in the performance tonight but [will] remain seated without choreography.”

The star sat for most of the gig at the side of the stage on a stool on top of a moving platform so he could be wheeled on and off stage.

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During the penultimate song closer, ‘Anpanman’, Jungkook started to cry, appearing to be overcome by the incident. Jimin, meanwhile, ran to comfort his bandmate before they all stood to sing concert closer ‘Answer: Love Myself.’

Finishing up with a series of emotional speeches to the crowd at the end of the night, RM said: “We have waited for today for like, years! When we first heard about breaking the UK charts, it was so amazing and surprising because the the UK chart is so well respected.”

He continued: “You have the greatest musicians in your country, and in this city, so we feel so grateful for that. We’ll never take it for granted. Thank you so much. We love you London!”

Jungkook, meanwhile, replaced his speech and apologised for not being able to dance. The fans, knows as ARMYs chanted “it’s okay” back together with Jung Kook’s name. He then started to cry again. RM said “it’s never your fault” and the remaining members of the band rallying around their friend.

“It’s an impressive achievement, reaching a level of this kind while performing songs whose lyrics are largely in Korean to an audience of all races, and one that…can be put down to the effects of social media and globalisation…BTS have already made history but, as they tell their fans, this is really just the beginning.”